Median Income $60,208

20% lower than US avg

Home Value $97,500

65% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 16.7%

50% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.4%

10% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.9%

47% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.6%

63% lower than US avg

How Welch Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population276

Median Age25.5 yrs

Density189/mi²

Male / Female65% / 36%

Largest GroupWhite 84%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income$60,208

Per Capita$21,802

Unemployment1.9%

Poverty4.6%

County GDP$2,326M

Commute21 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$97,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units100

Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity35.4%

Uninsured24.9%

Smoking13.1%

Depression21.1%

Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain16.8 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation3,119 ft (951 m)

Education

Bachelor's+16.7%

High School+54.3%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 91% / D 8%

Commute21 min

Broadband78.0%

Libraries2

Is Welch a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Welch receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Welch offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Welch is $60,208, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Welch is $97,500, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 54.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Welch enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Welch has a population of 276 with a density of 189 people per square mile. The median age is 25.5 years, 34% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.7%).

Population

276

Total Population

189

People / sq mi

25.5yrs

Median Age

34% below US avg

1.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.5%

Female 35.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Welch vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	44.8%
	43% below US avg
Spanish	55.2%
	312% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Welch vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Welch is $60,208, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Welch vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$60,208
	20% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$21,802
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,184
IRS Avg AGI	$67,898

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.9%
	47% below US avg
Poverty Rate	4.6%
	63% below US avg
Establishments (County)	683
County GDP	$2,326M

Business (County)

Restaurants	43
Healthcare	18
Retail	64
Manufacturing	18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,637
	61% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	5.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.7 min
Drive Alone	96.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Welch is $97,500, 65% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$97,500
	65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	18.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	51.3%
Housing Units	100
Median Year Built	1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,637
	61% above US avg
Effective Rate	5.78%

In Welch, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.9% of residents lack health insurance. 13.1% are current smokers. 21.1% report depression. 29.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Welch vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.4%
	10% above US avg
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart Disease	5.5%
High Blood Pressure	31.0%
Asthma	9.3%
COPD	5.7%
Cancer	6.0%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.1%
	6% below US avg
Binge Drinking	18.5%
Physical Inactivity	29.4%
Depression	21.1%
Mental Distress	16.9%
Physical Distress	13.8%
Short Sleep	39.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	88.1%
Uninsured	24.9%
	190% above US avg
Checkup Rate	70.8%
Dental Visits	48.1%
Premature Death	10,585/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.0/10
Exercise Access	41.6%
Healthcare Facilities	18

Welch has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.8 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.9°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	16.8 inches
	56% below US avg
Snowfall	2.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	3,119 ft (951 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density	189/sq mi
Coordinates	32.9336°N, 102.1232°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	48165

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 82.6-point margin. 78.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 91%

D 8.4%

Winner: Republican by 82.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	16.7%
	50% below US avg
High School+	54.3%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.10

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	189/sq mi
Total Area	1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	78.0%
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	18
Restaurants	43
Retail Stores	64

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.7 min
Drive Alone	96.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.1%

Welch, TX

How Welch Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Welch a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Welch vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Welch vs U.S. Average

Income: Welch vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Welch vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities